This definitive history chronicles the extraordinary World War II service of the Third South African Infantry Brigade. From their formation to the brutal campaigns in North Africa, including the pivotal Battle of El Alamein, this is the story of the ‘Fighting Third’ on the front lines from 1941 to 1943. A vital record of courage, sacrifice, and endurance, the volume includes a detailed Roll of Honour, a list of the wounded, and a record of the Prisoners of War, preserving the legacy of these brave South African soldiers.